La Primavera, annual fundraiser will feature a historic “Four Nations” dinner and famous dancer

By mission | March 20, 2023

A highlight for Fiesta 2023 is sure to be La Primavera which returns to the Historic El Paseo Restaurant for one extraordinary evening. This not-to-be-missed event begins with a reception at Casa De La Guerra, the former home of José…

Let’s Fiesta! Theme and Detailed Plans Unveiled for Fiesta 2023

By mission | March 6, 2023

Plans have come together nicely for Fiesta 2023, with all of the traditional events confirmed and with one event returning to its historic roots.  Officials of Old Spanish Days and the City of Santa Barbara gathered on the steps of City…

Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of Fiesta

By mission | October 20, 2022

Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of FiestaEl Presidente David Bolton to lead historic organization SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 20, 2022 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the leadership team…

Fiesta’s Los Niños de las Flores

By mission | July 31, 2022

Traditionally it’s one of the happiest pictures of Fiesta — the annual group picture of Old Spanish Days ambassadors, Los Niños de Las Flores. The official 2022 picture took place on the steps of historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. The picture includes a total of…

Downtown Trolleys Set for Fiesta Parade Day

By mission | July 31, 2022

Old Spanish Days Teams with Downtown Organization and City of Santa Barbara Providing Free Trolleys from Downtown Parking Garages to Friday’s Fiesta Parade  With a new parade route along Cabrillo Boulevard and limited nearly parking, attendees will now be able…

Fiesta Poster Unveiled

By mission | May 23, 2022

2022 Poster and Pin Highlight La Primavera Celebration “Todos Juntos en Familia” “The entire community is represented”, 2022 Fiesta La Presidente Maria Cabrera said as she unveiled the 2022 Old Spanish Days Poster and Pin before a large gathering at…

2022 Spirit of Fiesta Chosen

By mission | April 11, 2022

Tara Mata, a 19-year-old student at Santa Barbara City College, was selected 2022 Spirit of Fiesta. She danced a Cantiñas.  Meanwhile, nine year old Layla Gocong, a third grader at Crane Country Day School, was chosen as the 2022 Junior…

Fiesta 2022 Leadership Team Unveiled

By mission | November 21, 2021

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Looks Ahead to a Full And Safe Fiesta in 2022; Meeting with City Officials Planned With anticipation and planning, officials of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara are laying out plans for Fiesta 2022,…

2021 Fiesta Returns in a Big Way

By mission | June 16, 2021

Fiesta Pequeña, Noches de Ronda Among Events Returning This August SANTA BARBARA, CA – With the opening of California and the lifting of many restrictions, Fiesta will be returning to Santa Barbara this summer with many of the traditional events…

2021 Spirit and Junior Spirit Announced

By mission | May 18, 2021

2021 Spirit of Fiesta:Ysabella YturraldeShe is 16 and is a Junior at San Marcos High School. 2021 Junior Spirt of Fiesta:Savannah HooverShe is 9 and is in third grade at Hollister School. This year, 10 Spirit Finalists and 5 Junior…

2021 Fiesta Poster and Pin Unveiled

By mission | May 17, 2021

As they have for 97 years, and with emotion, fanfare and excitement, the 2021 Fiesta Poster and Pin have been unveiled to the community. La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow had the distinguished honor in front of family, friends and members of…

Fiesta 2021 Unveiled

By mission | May 13, 2021

Old Spanish Days Announces This Year’s Fiesta Plans and Theme Santa Barbara, CA – With historic parade carriages forming a picturesque backdrop, and flanked by members of the extended Old Spanish Days family, 2021 La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow revealed a…